Henry column: Coaching fire still burns in Burnham

Former FSU assistant wants to retire in Tallahassee

4:33 PM,
Jun. 28, 2013

Former FSU coach Wally Burnham (right) with son Patrick.

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On one hand, Wally Burnham is a blast from the past. He is an old-school, boot scootin' country boy.

The 71-year-old Burnham played for Bear Bryant at Alabama. When he was coaching in the mid-1960s, the wishbone offense was the rage. Burnham also coached under Bobby Bowden at Florida State and was part of the Seminoles' first national championship team 20 years ago.

On the other hand, Burnham is 2013 cool. He is a new-school, trend-savvy, coaching grandpa. ...